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Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-04
The Train Robbers.

ST.. LOUIS, Mo, January 3. = Tho
Grand Jury to which the cases of the
train robbers were presented to. day,
have, it is understood, and publicly
stated, indicted Fred. Wittrock, Thomas
Weaver and w. w. Haight of robbery
in the fret degree. Its stated ON the
authority of the law officers that the
prisoners will be brought into court q
soon 20 the ia6iciments ere returned and
will plead guilty, recsivs sentence and
60 immediately to the pepitentiary. B.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-04
"A Disastrous Collision.

RED BLUyF. January 3.-The north
bound freight collided with M. Purcslrs
wagon at the Pine street crossing this
afternoon, resulting in the smashing up
of the wagon, in which were Purcell,
his wife and daughter. The former sus.
tanned o ccncussion Of the brain, his
wife was slightly injured in the right
hip and his daughter escaped.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-04
Fire Commissioners.

The Board of Fire Comm;ssioners,s
consisting of Messrs. Workman, Breed
and Kuhrts, met yesterday. Secretary
Fred. C. Smith resigned and Mr.. Wor-
sham was elected in his stead. Cyrus
Lyon was appointed to Company in
the place of WIN. Leveridge, resigned.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-04
sunA Law Agisaters.

SAN FRANZ 70, January 3.-As . re.
sult Of tho Sunday Law convention held
In this city ON the 2Sth of November
last, $500 copies of petition to the nsw
Legislature for the enactment OF . law
req uiring the Observance of Sunday -
dav OF rest have been printed and sent
to The pastors OF churohes and others
interested in the movement in different
places in the State.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-04
Cold weather.

CHICAGO. January 3.-The cold
weather still continues. The thermom-
eter Registers, from ten below zero to
eight or ten above. The attendance at
the Northern California Citrus Fair con.
sequently is light and are principally
people interested in California or the
firuit business. All speak in the highest
terms Of the display.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-04
weather Inaicasions.

SAN FRANoIsco. January 3.-Indi.
cations for tho twenty-four hours com.
msucing A. NJ, January 4: California
fair weather, except In the extreme
northwestern portion, local rAins.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-04
San Pedro Shooting Scrape.

Yesterday at 10 o'clock in the morn.
ing, there was shooting scrape at q
Sau Pedro dance house in which sailor
named Nelson was wonded in the head.
A Mexican, whose name is unknown,
claimed some money from an inmate of
one of the houses of prostitution, which
20 by the name of dance houses in San
Pedro. Upon the refusal of the female
to give him the cash he started to abuse
her. Nelson interfered and the enraged
Mexican shot Nelson in the head cnce
with his revolver. The wound il not
serious and the assailant escaped.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-04
missing People.

SAN FRANc1sco, January 3.-Mai,r
Robert Beck. formerly Secretary of the
State Agricultural Society. and well
known breeder Of Jersey cattle, has been
missing since December 23d. His wife
and family are anxiously seeking infor-
nation as to his whereabouts. The mis-
aing man Is 65 years old. He 10 also
Secretary of the Cattle Association.
Five children, all under IL years of
age, are reported missing from' their
homes since Saturday.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-04
CHARGED with . Deadly Assault.

George Reese, the l6.year.old colored
boy who cut Juan Alvarado during .
brawl on New Years day, in front Of
Los Angeles street dive. was yesterday
arralgned before Justice Austin on the
charge Of assault with . deadly weapon.
He will be examined to-day st II 4. n.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-04
Took charge.

SAN FRANCISCO, January 3.-All Of the
,uunicipal officers elected at the recent
election took charge Of their positions
to-day.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-04
Pasu.e,s wiil.

New YORK. January The CONTEST
over the property of the late millionaire,
missr and beggar. James Henry Paips.
was continued to-day. The contest q
between the legal heirs and James 81.
Wardwell, who claims that . will was
made BY Paine giving him the property
but he has been unable to get possession
of the document. Among the witnesses
was Noah r. Price, night man 1t ths
Young Mems Christisn Association
building. He testified that Paine once
told him that . lawyer was pushiug
Wardwell for money and that the viii
had been drawn for the purpose Of max
ing the lawyer suppose that he wAs
gong to leave his property to Wardwell
who would pay all of his deLts. Paine
said that he had never signsd the viii
and never intended to.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-04
sseneman Makes Another Soul
Happy.

SACRAAKNTO, January 0.-UoVernor
Stoneman has commuted the sentence of
+. A. Spragae from imprisonment for
life 10 imprisonment for eleven years.
He was sentenced originally to be
hanged for the murder Of T. w. More
Of Venture, but Governor Perkins COM
muted the sentence to imprisonment for
life. The ground of the pardon is the
fact that Sprague was deprived by the
late Judge Fawcett of the right OF ap'
peal to the Supreme Court, and his par.
don has been recommended by large
number Of prominent people. The com.
mutation will release Spsague about the
lst of July.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-04
DISPOSAL OF THE REMAINS.

At the Logan residence yesterday II
was stated that no steps had been taken
towards selecting the final resting place
for the remains of Logan. On New Years
day some of Mrs. Logan's friends from
Chicago called on her, and it waa de-
cided to let the matter rest for the pres.
ent. 1t is not probable the body will
be removed from its present present
resting place before spring.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-04
A Land Case.

SAN FRANcrsco, January 3.-Judges
Bradford and Leigh of the Land Office
have decided the contest John Edgar vs.
Miss Emma G. Schney in favor of the
latter. The defendant in the case took
up homestead on government lands in
San Luis Obispo county. After the
place had been improved Miss Schney
married, and Edgar attacked her home.
stead on the ground that che had not
lawfully established residence within
six months, and she having married,
such act prevented her establishing
legal residences on the homestead. The
opinion of the Office holds that single
woman who is qualified when she makes
her homestead entry does not by marry.
ing lose any right to continue tie same
to perfect her entry and obtain gov
eminent title, If she shows good faith as
to residence and cultivation. Edgar's
contest was therefore dismissed.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-04
Pleasant fer Oar 0rangs.ersus.'

CHICAGO, January a--Ths Nisses'N New
Orleans special says the orange crop Il
Louisiana is all harvested and marketsd.
Its. as predicted, about ons.tsnth of
the average crop, and oranges ars rs-I
failing nov at 30 to 80 cents Z dosen,
against 10 to 80 cents ct this time las
year, and are scarce even 1t theea 6g.
ures. Thee will be noas for shipmesb
north a. usual. In fact, great many
Florida oranges have been imported To-
sale here this year. This IL decided
novelty in New Orlea9e. which has hsps-
tofore been an exporter.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-04
death q aIlsAsp Psstsr.

New YoRK. January a.--Dr. Horalfo
Pottsr. Episccpal Bishop of New Tsu|.
died yesterday q The aes q g.
had been suffering from paeumonio, s.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-04
THE DEAD GENERAL.
Talk Of Observation-Disclosures
OF the Remains.

Talk Of malpracttce-OlS
OF the Remains.
SAN FRANCISCO, January "a special
to the Examiner from Washington says:
There is talk tonight of malpractice in
General Logsn's case. and the dead
Senator'S friends say that he was killed
by overdoses Of aconiie. It is known
that he protested warmly against the
use of narcotics in his treatment, and it
10 equally we'll known on the other hand
that his physicians declared he could
not be cured without them. Now that
the matter has been given publicity it
is likely to lead to an awful row among
physicians, quite q number Of whom
share the opinions Of Gen. Logan's
friends upon the subject.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-04

Coussy Board ef Eaueasaen-
The County Board Of Educatioa ~
yesterday at the County SuperIntend6ns
Office. A number Of applicants ~
ceived first grade certi6cptes, and =. d.
Brock, Nellie B. CbhmAn and Anno>l
Johnson were recommended to ~ olo1o
Board for life diplomas,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-02-17
nothing but good ''ware" and always

nothing but good ware" and always
takes a front seat.
Joe Creasey and Will. Brown will,
we learn, SOC emigrate to Kansas.
John Hopkins will soon 60 to rail-
reading on the Wabash.
Tom Scott has bought a farm neal
Thompson, is building a neat resi-
dence and will 60 to farming on an
extensive scale.
The boys out here feel sad. The
Hollow is nc more Jerry came to
the front and carried off the s'prize,"
which he SO richly deserves.
Another wedding booked for March
End. How about it, William?
Married, at the residence of Mr.. A.
Howe, Feb. 10th, by Rev. VIM. j.
Jesse, Mr.. j. T. Brown and Miss
Alma Howe. 1t was a very quiet
affair, only a few relatives and init
mate friends being present. The
bride looked very beautiful in her
toilet, of blush corded silk, made
with short train, the front breadth
and sleeves being trimmed with lace,
with plain tulle veil. The groom wore
the regular conventional black. Your
correspondent wishes them much
happiness through life. MIKE.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-02-17
LADDONIA LACONICS.
OF the Ledger.

Correspondence OF the Ledger.
LArDoNIA, Feb. l5.-St. Valentine
passed through here yesterday and
left many "love takens" that caused
some hearty laughs. Many letters
were taken from the Office with fear
and trembling, and we noticed one
young man holding his letter up,
peering through the envelope to see
il he was honored with one Of those
beautiful drawings.
Many OF the Laddonians are be-
ginning to save up their nickles 30
they can 60 and here Talmage lee
ture On the 18th Of March. We
presume, from present indications,
that excursion rates will be allowed
from this point.
The protracted meeting conducted
by Rev. Nichols closed last Satur-
day night. The meeting lasted three
weeks, and a large congregation at
tended all through.
Rev. Kay filed bis regular appoint
ment last Sunday night.
Rev. Jesse is holding q ~protrscted
meeting OF the Baptist church. He
will be assisted by Rev. Beauchamp,
OF the same church.
Mrs. Dan. Harrington is very sick.
Mrs. Galager, who has been very
sick, In able to walk around.
Miss Nola Pierson is on the sick list.
l Mes,rs. Frank Fry and Barr were
visiting in town last Sunday.
ANNIE LAuR,E-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-02-17
HAPPY HOLLOW ITEMS.

Correspondence Of the Ledger.
HAPPY Hollow, Feb. IA good
many valentines were received by our
girls and boys in the Hollow.
John Davis coal mine is proving to
be a good thing for this community,
John Fieldsha moved hear Bryant
Station. John RAJ q good either
and We dislike to lose him.
Rev. Mr.. Hagan preached at Hope
we'll last Sabbath. Rev. Sears viii
preach at the same place Saturday
at 8 o'clock and Sunday at IL.
Our Sunday School will be reor
ganized second Sunday in April.
C. w. Settle came down from Cen
tralia Sunday. Charlie wears a SAD
face and a mourning badge.
Wood Matthews failed to sell BIZ
farm and has now concluded to put
every acre of it in ''black-eyed'
peas. Wood can make money out Of
blue mud-if he wants to.
Mr.. Austin Wayne created quite
fnrore at the Society Friday night By
hid attendance. Wayne heudleI
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-02-17
RUSH HILL RACKET.


Corr :spondence OF the Ledger.
RUSH HILL, Feb. 13.-It will be
remembered that when the Rush Hill
Coal Company reached the depth of
$50 feet the flow of water was such
as to stop operations. We learn that
work will be resumed In a few days.
They have purchased a large pump
and secured all experienced miner.
If a good vein of coal is found we
expect to see the Hill boom IN a short
time.
We have no licensed saloons, yet
we often see men drunk on our streets.
While we are opposed to the sale OF
liquor, every days observation con.
vinces us it is better to have a Ii.
censed saloon than to have it sold as
it is in every town where there are nc
licensed saloons. We are in favor OF
high license until something better is
proposed.
The local agent of the VIM. Dear
ing & Co., manufactures of binders,
reapers and mowers, informs US that
there is a probability that Mexico
will be the distributing point for this
part of the State, where their loca'
agents will get their supplies.
The celebrated water case, Bick vs.
Hill, appealed from Squire Doolin's
Court, has been decided. The guam.
tity of the water was increased anG
the price reduced, leaving the judg
ment for the plaintiff, about the same
as in the Justices court. We are in
formed it will be taken to the Cour
of Appeals.
j. r. Harrison, of Auburn, Ill.
has bought out w. L. Lowran's har
ness shop and opened out a larg'
stock of goods in his line.
Rush Hill is without a boot ant
shoemaker. A good chance for
first-class workman.
Our town, for the number of in
habltants, can beat the world TO
preachers. We mean in number.
James Mccormick, who has bee
out in Kansas a few weeks, has re
turned. He thinks Kansas is th
"promised lapd'' and will move soon
Dock Woolwine is in Columbus
Miss, with a car load of mules.
John Pike, of Wellsville, made th
Hill a flying visit last week.
MI. Early, of St. Louis, a mul
, buyer, was here last week and bougt
, of S. E. Kendall a car load of th
finest mules shipped from here tn
winter. He also bought of Green
Woolwine a car load of large mule
Irwin Brown sold last week 8 hea
of mules to Green & Woolwine. Tt
demand for horses and mules is goo
but the prices is very low.
r. G. Graham shipped a load
q hogs from here Monday. MIzpAH.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-02-17

Fine Harness and Saddle Stallion.

Fine Harness and Saddle Stallion.
Clark & Potts have just received
from B. L. Wilson, of Barren county,
KY, an entry to the Combination
Horse Sale. of Duluth, Jr., a brown
stallion 1851 hands high, star and
nip on nose, foaled in 1879, sired by
old Duluth, he by Blood's Black
Hawk, first dam by Annie L., import
ed to Tennessee by G. r. Harris.
Mr.. J. w. Eubanks certifies that
he owned Duluth, Jr., and showed
him when a four year old at the fol-
lowing places with the wonderful
success of never failing to take the
premium excepting in one case: AT
the Warren county fair in four rings,
saddle. harness, combined, and model;
at lebanon, Tenn, three rings
with strong competition at Alex
ander il three rings, and at Hopkins
vile in three rings, which shows bin
to be a bigh-class premium horse.
They also have a long list of goo6
names testifying to his being a first
| class breeder. Such n horse as thu
above will be quite an addition to ths
horse stock of this community, ant
it is hoped that he will stop neaI
Mexico and still add to our good rep
utation in regard to stock of thi
| bind
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-02-17
b. & Officers.

The directors of the B. & L.. As
~sociation met last night and organ
lied az follows: President. G.. ID.
Rodgers; Viee-President, A. S. Hous-
ton; Secretary, J. A Glandon ;
Treasurer, F. v. Gentry; Attorney,
Geo. Robertson; Real Estate Com
mittee, Geo. Robertson, J.. W.Howell,
B. f. Dobyns. Building Committee,
II. D. Hunter, A. S. Houston, A. G.
Turner: Finance Committee, A. d.
jackson, Fl. F. Woodward, j. 6.
Tr1mbIe.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-02-17
Renewed Her Health.

Mrs. Phoebe Chesly, Peterson,
Clay Co, Iowa, tells the following
remarkable story, the trouth of which
is voutched for by the residents OF
the town: II am 20 years old, have
been troubled with kidney complaint
and lameness for many years; could
not dress myself without help. Now
I am free from all pain and soreness
and am able to do all my own house
work. l owe my thanks to Electric
Bitters for having renewed my youth
and moved completely all disease and
pain. Try a bottle, only Soc at j
f. LleweIlyn's drug store.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-02-17

A. G.. Turner and A. M. Harrison
bought three fine jennets at the COM
blnation sale in Columbia last week,
paying a fancy price. Two of their
pedigrees are as follows:
Kate Burgis.-Black Is hands
high, with light spot; will he 9 years
old next summer bred in Kentucky.
She is a regular breeder. Sired by
Kickapoo; he by Compromise ; !,e
by Tippecanoe; he by Black Hawk,
and he by Imp. Warrior. Her first
dam was by Black Giant second dam
by Bob Smiths jack; third dam by
Hockaday's Warrior. The iennet
was bred to Jesse james. Oct. 29th,
1886. She was first prize jennet al
Lexington, Paris and Winchester
Kentucky.
Lady Gordon.-Black. Bred by
Judge Gordon of Boone county, Mo,
Sired by Young Western and he by
Great Western. Great Western was
sold by Mr.. Keene for $1,000. The
dam of this jennet is unknown. Sht
is bred to Gen. Custer. Lady Cor
don has a black %jennet colt by Span
ish Don which was sold with her.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-02-17
Card of Thanks,

I desire TO return thanks to the
Fire Company for prompt work dur
ing the fire at my house. Ialso wish
to sincerely thank the ladies in the
neighborhood for the many kindnesses
shown myself and family. Hoping
i NAV at some time have a chance to
repay the same, / am, theirs to com
mand, j. l.. GARTRELL.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-02-17
Date Of Combination Sale Changed 10
March Sth, instead of 5th.

To the Editor of the Ledger.
MEXICO, Mo, January give
will receive entries of stock from now
until Feb. 20, 1887, to be sold at our
combination sale March 9Th, at Mex
leo, Mo. We have a surplus of
stock, so have many of our friends,
and we adopt this mode of bringing
the seller and buyer to gether, be-
lieving it will be advantageous to
both. Each animal will be as truly
represented as possible, and no maj
IS required to receive an snimal
bought at the sale unless he IS found
to be as represented. 1t is under
stood and positively agreed, that any
n placing an animal in this sale
shall make no bid on the same, bat
all stock will be sold on its merits.
We will consider ourselves as much
the agent of the buyer as the seller
and still see that the rights of both
are protected. There will be charged
a small fee for selling, not more than
3 per cent, aiming to charge only
enough for advertising and other ex-
penses. Under the above terms, we
respectfully solicit all who have a
surplus of stock, such as stations,
jacks, jennets, horses, mares or mules
for sale, to send in a full description
of the same on or before the Goth of
February. We will advertise them
well in pamphlet form and circulate
the same extensively over the coun-
try. We will also advertise in the
newspapers of this and adjoining
counties and use all honorable means
to make the sale a success.
41-tf CLARK & PORTS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-02-17
MAPLE GROVE GOSSIP.
Correspondence OF the Ledger.

Correspondence OF the Ledger.
MAPLE GROVE, Mo-, Feb. 15.-R.
F. Toalson will nov east of town In
a few days.
We are glad to note that Judge
Shell is out again.
Mrs Mollie Davis, Of Littleby is
visiting her uncle, G. f. Black.
VIM. Greasy has just finished an
addition to his barn.
Marchie Brown has returned from
a visit to Boone county.
Since our last, Miss Emma Nichols
has returned from an extended visit
to johnson county and Kansas City.
Profs. Hawn and Staples of Tenn,
are here looking at the country aud
visiting P. M. Morris, kinsman Of
the latter.
1t is rumored that invitations have
been issued for a wedding in our vi
cinity. The wedding is to come of
about the 22nd. The contracting
parties are Mr.. jeff Ellis and Miss
Carrie Canterbury, one of the most
highly accomplished young ladies Of
Audrain.
The Kansas fever threatens to de.
populate our section Of the county.
Ed. Brown and Will Jesse have just
returned from Kansas and while there
each of them located q claim. Phi
Ecton has gone to prove up biz
claim and it is rumored that joe
Greasy has lost his claim by waiting
too long. VIM. Jolly and Frank
Robins left for Kansas Saturday
night. Silas GiIpin is also going Out
there soon. The fact is there are
but few in the neighborhood thai
would not go il they could.
; In one of my recent communities
tons you made me say that j. Ad'
} Smith was feeding AZ head of cattle
1t should have been "a head.
At the recent election Of officers Of
/ Debating Society the old officers
we're reelected: j. n. Cross, Pres
ident; Miss Lizzie Brown, Secretary
! Miss Annie Brown, Treasurer. The
! meetings Of the society are largely
attended and quite interesting. Sew
eral from town attend and take par
in the exercises; among whom w
might name +. r. Jesse and V. Mar
| shall, who ably assist in the debates
and Misses Frankie, Vienna and SUSIE
Marshall, who assist in other literary
exercises. The next meeting will b
held on Wednesday night OF mex
week. Us.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-02-17
MARTINSBURG MUSINGS.
CORES Iondence Of the Ledger.


Cores Iondence of the Ledger.
MARTrNsBURa, Feb. 15.-Born, to
John Smith and wife, q daughter.
The infant child of Mr.. and Mrs.
Adolph Fennewald died Sunday
eve, at 5 p. M, of whooping cough.
1t was the first ch~ristened and first
funeral in the new Catholic church.
Other members of the family are
quite sick with whooping cough.
The sale at Stevens, east of town,
was well attended Saturday. The
boys had the sale prior to taking o
trip through Kansas.
Ed. Kendall was in town Monday
buying mules. He bought n span
from John Martin for s275 another
from A. Adrain for SPAS one mule
from Jethro Martin, for 500; ! g.
year-old from Albert Martin, 500. .
Rev. Haar has returned from JET.
ferson City. he gave us q pleasant
rehearsal of the earnest, but vain en-
deavor of Sedalia to move the Capt.
tai.
One of our citizens had his back
porch considerably lightened Satur-
day night of its burden of chopped
wood.
Billie Peery has rented his farm
near town and will move to Chamois
the first of Maj Gil.
Another spelling at the public
school last Friday night, which clear
ed the ranks, slike chaff before the
wind is driven"
Whooping cough is raging through
out the entire community, to q de-
gree OF seriousness. PET.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-02-17
Died.

WORCESTER, Mo-, Feb. g., 1887
On the morning of Feb. 1st, Of ty
phoid fever, Charlie, youngest son o
Mr.. and Mrs. John Corners, aged L
months.
Too sweet and pure for this evil land,
One more loved one has passed away,
Has gone to join the angel band,
To dwell in peace forever.
Grieve not fond mother, he's at rest.
His troubles are all over,
Thuogh sadly missed, he will be biest,
Beyond the shining river.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-02-17

Hon. A. j. Mackay, of Charlton
county, said to be the Chesterfield of
the Missouri Senate, was married
Thursday afternoon, at Auxvasse, to
Mrs. Emma j. Hill, a young widow
of that place. Mrs. Hill is a native
of Galloway county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-02-17

At the joint discussion last week,
between Liberty and Union debating
societies the former came out victor
ious. Question: Resolved that a
protective tariff is a benefit to the
country. 1t was decided that it was
not a benefit,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-02-17
WORCESTER wARBLINGs.

Correspondence OF the Ledger.
WORCESTER, Feb. 15.-Our roads
are almost impossible
The change in the mail route took
effect On the 5th, and we now have .
regular daily mail between here and
Rush Hill.
Our debating society, Mt the Dye
school, is progressing finely.
Mr.. Broden will close his school
next Friday.
n, Eiutterley lost q horse last week.
There is Q brisk inquiry for fat
hogs, for which as high as $425 has
been offered. BLrrz.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-02-17
Money to Loan

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call on US and we will give you terms that
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&
Real Estate, Loan and Insurance Agents,
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